Legislature Resists Tax on the Dog and Other Items
The piece reviews a string of happenings from Natchez to Port Gibson including a refused dog tax, an explosion in Natchez, Captain Rainey’s whipping case, two trusties escaping Rankin state farm, strikes at Chamberlain-Hunt academy, a fatal auto accident in Turin, Italy, and a cautious state budget with no new offices or taxes. It praises Admiral Evans and the U S fleet arriving at Magdalena Bay in strong condition, noting American naval strength and sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Rainey
Rankin State Farm
Chamberlain-Hunt Academy
Port Gibson
Turin
Italy
United States
Admiral Evans
Magdelena Bay
California
Judge A G Norrell Urged for Congress by Ading Friends
The Jackson Daily News reports a card from an admirer urging Judge A G Norrell to enter the congressional race. The writer praises Norrell as an ideal candidate and a faithful son of Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Daily News
A. G. Norrell
Youthful tragedy near Mayton Mississippi
Died at age 14 from self inflicted gunshot wound received Saturday evening and died Sunday in Mayton Hebron. Funeral service held Monday conducted by Rev W H Boone at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs C W Miley. Survived by father mother and several brothers and sisters amid heartfelt sympathy from relatives and friends in their untimely loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Miley
Mayton
Hebron
W. H. Boone
Molasses Crop Totals Reported to Date
Record shows prior total of 10 735 gallons with entries for Hare Star on 1 acre and W S Holley with number 2277778. Total to date referenced as public notice of agricultural yield figures.
A Gentleman Defined by Tennessee Paper
A Tennessee paper defines a gentleman as a man who is clean inside and outside who neither looks up to the rich nor looks down on the poor who can lose without squealing who can win without bragging who is considerate to women and children who is brave enough not to lie who is generous enough not to cheat and who takes only his share of this world while allowing others to take theirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude to Lane Pores and Brandon Sanitarium Staff
Mr and Mrs Simeon Clover of Hillsboro Mississippi thank the Lane pores and Brandon Sanitarium nurses for the great kindness shown to their little boy John Simeon during his stay at the sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Berry
Brandon Sanitariam
John Simeon
Simeon Clover
Hillsboro
Community Notes From Mt Carmel Parish
Mary Wilson enjoyed time at home as Howard Wilson returned from Clinton. Neighbors heard Alford preach a warm sermon on a sunny Sunday. Walter Speer visited, Roy Buchanan hurt his toe lifting a heavy weight to see his girl. Lilla Darnall visits Brandon. Dr. Ben Wilson is ill. Mt Carmel school ends March 20. Amos Kendley to preach. Daily mail service hoped for. Lucile Wilson home after eight weeks away. Henry Myers visited Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wilson
Sun- Howard Wilson
Clinton
Bro
Alford
Walter Speer
Roy Buchanan
William Taylor
Horne
Lilla Darnall
Brandon
Ben Wilson
Mt. Carmel
Amos Kendley
Daily Mail
Lucile Wilson
Henry Myers
Roell Brothers Saw Mill Burns In Fire At Roellville
A Wednesday night blaze destroyed the Roell Brothers saw mill with an estimated loss around 2000 dollars. The fire was believed accidental. the mill will restart in about a month. Frank Roell returned from Indiana with his bride. Dan Maybe of Jackson visited to view the damage. Easter services are planned with children delivering speeches and songs, and everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roell Brothers l
Dan Maybe
Jackson
Jackson Foundry
Star Corn Planting Time Dominates The Day
Stubblefield of Brandon was a pleasant caller last Sunday. Phillip Didlake made a business trip to Jackson Monday. Rev W S Jones of Harrisville spent last Sunday night in town. Miss Florence Didlake of Hill man College visits home. W L Miller traveled to Mendenhall last Saturday. Mrs S R Myers of Brandon visits her parents. Baptist church holds all day services on the fifth Sunday. everybody is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lock Stubblefield
Brandon
Phillip Didlake
Jackson
W. S. Jones
Harrisville
Florence Didlake
Hillman College
W. L. Miller
Mendenhall
The
Baptist Church
Burton Odem
W. E. Odem
Steen’s
Sunday School Rally Invites Community to March 25
New Prospect notes winter weather ahead and invites all to a Sunday school rally on March 25 at the local place. Rev. Hughes will preach on the fourth Sunday, with Brother Byrd and Wayne Sutton present. Dinner on the ground and baskets requested. Mrs. Etta Rhodes visits Lake with her children.
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Brother Byrd
Byrd
Wayne Sutton
Mississippi
Bryan Simmons
Brandon
Etta Rhodes
Lake
Wanted Two young ladies to enter train ing school for nurses
Two young ladies are sought to enter a nursing training school at Brandon Sanitarium. Applications requested at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Sanitarium
Clear Branch post office closed and community adapts
The piece notes the old heading will be replaced by Clear Branch as the Whites post office is dropped. The community plans to reclaim its original name after the school and church, with most Rankin County residents aware of Clear Branch in the southwest corner. It mentions free delivery delays, school terms, a Sunday school convention planned for the 28th, and various local visits, farming notes, and a death in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Branch
Rankin County
Sickness hits Galilee with church attendance noted
The Galilee community reports a sickness outbreak with Dr. J. L. Warren and Mrs. Warren, Mrs. Andrew Leibitt, and Mrs. Billie Cook among those on the sick list. Rev. Dan Moulder conducts services Saturday and Sunday. Visitors include Padgett and Myers of Salem and Melissa and Nora Everett of Daniel. Beulah Warren returns home during her parents’ illness. Warren relatives from Patrick and D Lo visit. J. B. Turner of Magee preached. Prof. Ed Richardson traveled to Magee on business. Jack Kennedy of Magee visited BE. A. Everett. Dr. Tom Robinson of Mendenhall oversees medical care during Warren’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Warren
Andrew Leibitt
Billie Cook
Messrs Padgett and Myers
Salem
Melissa and Nora Everett
Daniel
Beulah Warren
G. A. Warren
Patrick
Anse Warren
D’lo
Tom Robinson
Mendenhal
Warren
Mass meeting pledges aid after threats in Plain community
In Plain Mississippi on March 10 1907 a mass meeting adopted resolutions pledging undivided support and protection to residents who had received threats to their lives. Committee signed the document and other locals expressed hope for safety, with notes on local commerce and visits from Mr. and Mrs. Shaw of Fanning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Norrell
Jno
F. Williams
W. M. Reno
J. A. Lane
C. W. Hudson
J. H. Neely
William Thomas
R. K. Harper
J. W. Wilson
A Shed
S. F. Leggett
J. D. Scarborough
C. H. Hardy
H. L. Lowe
L. Williams
Mance Jones
Henry Misterfeldt
W. H. Neely
A. P. Dear
Willie Jones
S. H. Forbis
S. S. Prince
W. J. Williams
W. M. Scarborough
H. S. Wilson
C. W. Different
John Shed
R. L. Catron
W. F. Quinn
R. C. Thomas
Alonzo Morgan
J. R. Harper
Walter Quinn
A. R. Davis
Edgar Misterfeldt
T. F. Harper
W. L Alred
Rehobeth News Brims With Farm Weather and Local Happenings
Rehobeth reports fine weather as farmers push ahead though behind. Mrs Nora Collum and family return from county pool farm with improvements and new yard fence. Sadie Robinson to leave teaching. Kersh and Watts visit Dallas Watts family with Sadie and Effie. Ed Collum ill. Shedd plans to resume mill. Preaching next Sat and Sun, all invited.
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Nora Collum
County Pool
D. A. Collum
J. B. Collum
Sadie Robinson
John Kersh
Dallas Watts
Effie Watts
Lula Shedd
Leesburg
Edward Collum
Shedd
Rankin County Medical Society to Meet in Brandon
The Rankin County Medical Society will meet in Brandon Wednesday March 25. All members are requested to be present. Every physician in the county is invited to attend. J. T. B. Berry, Pres. A. C. Norman, Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankin County Medical Society
Brandon
J. T. B. Berry
A. C. Norman
Notice of Trustee Sale in Rankin County Mississippi
Trustee H V Watkins will sell at public auction on April 13 1908 at the Rankin County courthouse Brandon Mississippi the west half of the northeast quarter section 24 township 4 range east containing 80 acres with improvements all appurtenances in the deed of trust dated November 22 1905 by Lewis Pene ux to Robert B Mims defaulted on payments and entire indebt has matured per the beneficiary request
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Lewis Peneux
Robert B. Mims
Chancery Clerk's
Rankin County
Mississippi
Brandon
Ississippi
Ranger
H. V. Watkins
Notice of Tax Sale in Pelahatchie Mississippi 1908
Tax sale to be held Monday the 6th at Pelahatchie post office from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for cash to satisfy town taxes and costs. Properties listed include Jerry Butler 232 acre lot and residence on Second Street, Martha Myers 1 acre lot and residence at College Street and Jackson Avenue, Betty Westly lot and residence on Second Street. Tax amounts: Butler 5.40, Myers 1.35, Westly 5.40. GEO R OWIN, Tax Collector.
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Pela- 1
Balhatchie
Mississippi
Pelahatchie
Miss
Jerry Butler
Second Street
Tom Wilson
George Murry
Martha Myers
College Street
Jackson Avenue
Anderson Butler
Betty Westly
Geo. R. Owin
Bridge Bid Notice for Dabb and Fumnagusha Creeks
Sealed bids are to be received at the chancery clerk's office until 12 o clock a m on the first Monday in April 1908 for building a bridge across Dabb s creek in Beat 5 and for repairing a bridge across Fumnagusha creek on Brandon and Ludlow road. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. MO A Gayden Clerk.
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Chancery Clerk
Dabb’s Creek
Fumnagusha Creek
Brandon
Ludlow
MO. A. Gayden
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Natchez
Pearson
Frank Roell
Indiana
New Prospect
Tom Rodgers
Rev. Hughes
Sam Byrd
B. E. Tutton
Sam Walters
W. C. Parkison
J. W. Byrd
M. C. Barlow
Walter
Analue
Union Warehouse Committee
Florence
G. R. Barlow
Cleary
Lod Matthews
Anse
J. A. Butler
Hugh Holcomb
Lula Holcomb
Hugh Pierce
Sinai
Silas Hutier
Master Willie Pierce
Ida Pierce
Terry
Wm. Renno
Galilee
Dan Moulder
J. A. Taylor & Son
Pelahatchie, Mississippi
Plain
Carter’s Valley
Crystal Dairy
Mrs. Shaw of
Fanning
Rehobeth
Mr Planter
A. N. Williams
Georgia
N. G. Dunn
Louisiana
North Carolina
King
Mr. Farmer
T. J. King CO
Richmond
Alabama & Vicksburg
Railway
Cincinnati
Atlanta
N. Y
Meridian
Birmingham
Shreveport
Beyond
Vicksburg
Pullman
Chattanooga
New York
Dina
H. Smith
New, Orleans
E. Timmerman
Remington-Sholes
Fay-Sholes Typewriters
E. T. Chambers
W. G. Barnes
Lee G. Webb
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